Author: Rabindra Sahu

Nabarangpur: A shocking case of superstition-driven branding has emerged where a one-month-old infant has been subjected to over 30 branding marks on its body. The child is currently in critical condition and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. This incident occurred in the Umerkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. According to reports, the infant belongs to Saroj Kumar Nayak from Fundelpada village under Gambhariguda Panchayat in…

Konark: A tragic late-night road accident occurred on Tuesday at Badhei Square on the Konark-Kakatpur road, where a bike met with a fatal crash. The accident was so severe that two riders died on the spot, while the third one succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital. As per reports, three friends from Charichhak Dandikira—Sagar Mallik, Jayaprakash Sahu, and Deepak Mallik—were traveling from…

Kolnara: A Bhima Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp was organized in the Kolnara Block Office premises, where 196 differently-abled individuals from various villages of the block registered for assistance. Specialist doctors from the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital participated in the camp, including orthopedic specialist Dr. L.K. Swami, physician Dr. Suresh Chandra De, ophthalmologist M. Suresh Kumar, ENT specialist Dr. Sanghamitra Patra, Dr. Mamata Satapathy, Dr. Suprabha…

Konark: The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Puri, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, organized a five-day Inter-State Youth Exchange Camp at the Yatri Nivas in Konark from February 28 to March 4. In this camp, 27 youth participants from various districts of Karnataka, aged between 15 to 29 years, took part in several activities. They gained knowledge from expert speakers about…

Sambalpur: A single cremation requires four quintals of wood. In this context, discussions are taking place among concerned groups regarding the alternative use of wood for environmental conservation. Previously, cutting a tree would yield around 40 cubic feet of wood, which was either used for making furniture or for cremation. A fully grown tree could support about 15 cremations. Failure of Electric and Gas-Based Cremation…

Bhubaneswar: The memorandum states that the Gandhamardan mountain range is located in the Padampur Assembly constituency. It is home to ancient temples such as the Nrusinghanath Temple and the Harishankar Temple, which attract thousands of devotees. Even the famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang mentioned Gandhamardan in his writings. The area was historically a Buddhist center, with evidence of a Buddhist monastery and the presence of philosopher…

Kolonara: Preparations for the purification festival of the newly constructed Dadhi Nauti at Jeypore Radha Krishna Temple have been completed. The festival will commence on March 5 and continue until March 7, coinciding with the Shukla Paksha Ashtami. On March 5, various rituals will begin early in the morning, including Ratna Bhandar Bharan (treasury filling), Dhvaja Bandhan (flag hoisting), and Neelachakra Sthapana (installation of the…

Cuttack Transfer of 18 OAS officers; notification issued regarding the appointment of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s OSD. Kaushik Pattnaik has been appointed as the CM’s OSD. Previously, he was serving as the Tahsildar of Banshapal in Keonjhar.

Cuttack: Senior IPS officer Sushant Nath to return from central deputation. The Centre has approved Sushant’s request to return to Odisha. In 2020, he was deputed to the Centre and has been serving as IG of BSF. Notably, the state government recently promoted DGP rank

Nabarangpur, As per the directive of the Odisha State Bar Council, the Nabarangpur District Bar Association election will be held on the 29th. Advocate C.H. Baba Yugandhar has been appointed as the Election Officer, while Advocates Kishore Kumar Pattnayak and Taj Imran Sharif have been assigned as Assistant Election Officers. On Monday, the Bar Election Officer issued a notification regarding the election process for this year.…

Balasore: Preparations for Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida’s visit to Balasore tomorrow have been finalized. In the afternoon, she will attend an intellectual conference at the local Gandhi Smruti Bhavan, as informed by Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi. The conference will include detailed discussions on various qualitative aspects of the Union and State Governments’ public welfare budget. Topics of discussion will cover benefits for all sections…

Sambalpur: There is no water in the Mahanadi as Chhattisgarh has not released any upstream. The water level in reservoirs is continuously declining, and daily electricity generation has dropped to 39 megawatts. There is now uncertainty about whether water supply for the upcoming Rabi crops will be possible. Despite the worsening situation, no significant action has been taken. The government, which had declared that it…

Nabarangpur: A public hearing camp was organized at the Municipal Conference Hall in Nabarangpur under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra and Superintendent of Police Mihir Kumar Panda. The event saw the presence of Chief District Development Officer Biranchi Narayan Ray, Deputy Collector Prakash Mishra, and other district-level departmental officials. Key Highlights of the Public Hearing Camp: Total Applications Received: 64 51…

Rayagada: The Rayagada district tahasil offices are facing an acute staff shortage, leading to delays in land record corrections, caste certificates, income certificates, crop damage reports, house fire reports, and other critical administrative services. Key Issues Due to Staff Shortage: 11 Tahasils Affected: Rayagada, Kolnara, Gudari, Bishamakatak, Muniguda, Chandrapur, Kashipur, Padmapur, and others. Vacancies: Revenue Inspectors (RI): 19 vacant positions Assistant Revenue Inspectors (ARI): 42…

Jharsuguda: A First Aid Training Camp was organized at Kumbharbandh Panchayat Regional Degree College, Lakhanpur Block, by the Youth Red Cross (YRC) under the chairmanship of College Principal Rajkishore Bishwal. Key Highlights of the Event: Objective: To provide basic first aid training and awareness to students and staff. Guest Introduction: Conducted by Youth Red Cross Counselor Sunita Barik. Training Session: Led by Jharsuguda District Junior…

Kotpad: The Pratistha Utsav (Consecration Festival) of Panchadev idols was celebrated at Nilakantheswar Temple in S.B. Nuagaon, under Kotpad Block. The festival, which started on February 25, concluded successfully on March 2. Key Highlights of the Event: The idol consecration was carried out by local social workers and devotees. Over six days, idols of Hanuman, Ganesh, Surya Narayan, Vishnu, and Parvati were installed. The evenings…

Sambalpur: In the Indian social and economic system, the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) have historically been the most oppressed and marginalized groups. Even after decades of independence, these communities continue to be among the poorest. To address this historical injustice, the Constitution has provided them with reservations and various government benefits. However, in the current scenario, landless people belonging to SC and…

Nabarangpur: The city of Nabarangpur is allegedly receiving unsafe drinking water. For a long time, the Public Health Department has been supplying turbid water to the residents. As a result, cases of cold, cough, fever, and skin diseases have been increasing. Making these allegations, the Nabarangpur Citizens’ Committee inspected the Indravati Riverbank-based drinking water purification project today under the leadership of Committee President Jagannath Mohapatra.…

Nabarangpur: A public outreach camp was organized in Padamjhari village, Kursha Panchayat, Umerkote block with the joint efforts of Nabarangpur and Umerkote police. The camp commenced with a traditional welcome for the District Superintendent of Police, Mihir Kumar Panda, by the villagers. Following this, he was escorted to the event venue with a ceremonial procession. As part of the event, the chief guest inaugurated volleyball and…

Jeypore: In the upcoming Kharif season, potato cultivation will be carried out on 6,000 hectares of land in Koraput district. The state government has taken this step to address the potato shortage. According to Agriculture Department Principal Secretary Dr. Aravind Padhee, preparations at the district level have been completed. Speaking as the chief guest at the ongoing regional agricultural machinery exhibition at Dashahara Padia, Dr.…

Malkangiri: Dr. Nihar Ranjan Mishra, the son of Subash Chandra Mishra, who was a primary school teacher in Kalimela block, was destined to become a doctor due to his father’s aspirations. Born in Kalimela, Nihar completed his primary and high school education there before pursuing medical entrance exams. He succeeded and studied at SCB Medical College, Cuttack. After completing his medical education, he worked in…